Many of us were excited by Apple's switch to Intel Core Duo processors, and even more of us were surprised when Intel bumped its mobility chip up to the new Core 2 Duo in the months that followed. Almost every single Windows-based laptop manufacturer launched new systems or made some sort of product announcement because of the transitionbut Apple dragged its feet. When the company finally started adding Core 2 Duo processors to its systems in August, only the desktop iMacs got the upgrade. Faithful Apple-laptop enthusiasts have been waiting for the Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo) announcement ever since. The last couple of months have seemed like an eternity to some, but now that the MacBook Pro 15-inch with Core 2 Duo ($2,499 direct) is here on my workbench, I can confidently say that its excellent performance and features, tied to a very solid operating system, were worth the wait. The new Core 2 Duo-equipped MacBook Pro has earned the Editors' Choice award in the mainstream laptop arena.

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